FESTIVALS, CEREMONIES
AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Q. What are the main festivals of the Hindus?
A. The main festivals of the Hindus are: Holi, Dipavali, Ramnavami, Shiv-Ratri, Durga Pooja, Janmastami, and the main ceremonies are Mahabir Jhanda, Suryapooran, Hawan, Satya-Narayan Katha.
Q. All are the ceremonies for one Supreme God?
A. Yes. They are directed to one Supreme God.
Q. Are these festivals purely spiritual?
A. These festivals can be called socio-religious functions, for you invite some families and friends who must be looked after, and that takes much attention.
Q. Are not these festivals taken up with non-essential parts of ritualism?
A. That is festival! In festivals and ceremonies it is expected to be so. Again, what is non-essential for one may be essential for others. It depends upon your nature and what kind of rituals you choose. Different things are meant for different stages.
Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol. 1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji.
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